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Oireachtas inquiries and tribunal reports

Summary

Thomas P. Broughan asked about the Houses of the Oireachtas inquiries Bill and Government action following the Mahon and Moriarty tribunals. The Taoiseach said the inquiries Bill might be brought forward and promised to return on the tribunal issue.

When can we expect to see the Houses of the Oireachtas inquiries Bill? Is it the Taoiseach's intention to update the House on actions being taken by An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice and Equality in regard to the Mahon and Moriarty tribunals? Will we receive an update on the actions the Government is taking on foot of these damning reports?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Although the Houses of the Oireachtas inquiries Bill is scheduled for publication well into next year, given its importance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, is minded to bring it forward earlier. However, I cannot give the Deputy more precise details. He also asked-----

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I referred to the Mahon and Moriarty tribunals.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I will return to the Deputy on that issue.

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